Bandage and tourniquet



Nov. 16 1926. 1,606,841

D. L. NEWTON BANDAGE AND TOURNIQUET F'iled Dec. 21. 1925 'i I MHI Willm. M W

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DENNI$ L. NEWTON, OIE FORT MADISON, IOEVA.

BANDAGE AND TOURNIQUET.

Application filed December 21, 1925. Serial No. 76,910.

The object of my invention is to provide a novel bandage or tourniquet which can be conveniently and etliciently applied and readily fastened in place; to provide a 'device of this character which can be easily removed by the patient if so desired, and which has a novel combination and arrangement of parts as hereinafter disclosed. T attain these and other objects of the invention by the device illustrated in the accompanying drawings, in which Figure 1 is a perspective view of the device in use;

Fig. 2 is a plan view of one form of my in vention Fig. 8 is a similar view of another form of the invention;

Fig. l is a detail longitudinal sectional view of m preferred form of fastening de vice; and

Fig. 5 is a perspective view of my preferred form of fastening device.

Like numerals indicate like parts in each of the several views.

Referring t the accompanying drawings, 1 provide an elastic or resilient band 1, preferably covered at one end by a strip of tape 2 or other suitable material. in the alternative form of my invention illustrated in Fig. 3. I provide a flexible cloth or similar covering T, of suitable length to loosely cover the band when stretched, and in this form of my invention, the tape 2 may be omitted.

Attached to one end of the band I provide a suitable button 3. I also provide a suitable fastening device positioned just beyond the button near the end of the band and which may consist either of the elongated wire member a and wire tongue 5, as shown in Figs. 2. 3 and a, or a plate member 8, corresponding in function with wire loop 4 and having a tongue corresponding in function with the wire tongue 5 shown in Figs. 2. 3 and a. I provide suitable tape or cord attached to the wire loop 4 of Figs. 2, 3 and l, or to the plate 8 through aperture 9, as shown in Fig. 5.

The device is applied like a bandage, by stretching the rubber band 1 and then by passing it around the arm (or leg), at the same time keeping it stretched, thus con stricting or stopping the circulation of blood without pain or discomfort or injury to the blood vessels. When sutlicient constriction is had, the attached tape 6 is carried on around the arm and given two or three turns around the button 3, as shown in Figure 1, thus holding the bandage firmly in place until it is desired to remove it, which is easily done by removing the tape from around the button. The elasticity in the rubber band 1 usually causes the bandage to release itself. its easy application by the physician or attendant and its easy removal by the patient, leaving the physicians hands sterile and free to continue with an operation without fear of contamination by handling the device after having been applied makes it especially advantageous. The device is light, simple and inexpensive but positive in its action and adapts itself to any size arm, finger, or leg. When applied, it remains firm until released. Tts instant release does not disturb the needle in the vein while an intravenous operation is in progress. It controls hemorrhages in emergencies wherever it can be applied. The means of fastening it in place is convenient and prevents unwinding of the tape.

The device is especially adapted for intravenous medication.

In the following claims, the expression cord shall be construed to apply to the member 6, whether said member be a cord or a narrow strip of tape; and the phrase fastening device shall be construed to apply to either of the fastening devices described in the foregoing specification, or a substantially similar device.

What I claim is:

1. A bandage or tourniquet comprising a rubber band, a flexible cloth or similar cover loosely enclosing the band, a fastening device aiiixed to one end of the band, a cord aiiired to said fastening device, and means for anchoring the cord to the fastening device when the ban'dage is in place.

2. In a bandage or tourniquet, the combi nation of a resilient band, a flexible cloth or similar cover loosely mounted on said band to permit of stretching of the band, a fastening device secured to one end of the band, a cord secured to the fastening device, said fastening device including a button around which the cord is to be wound when the bancage is in place, the loose end of the cord to be drawn under fastening device to prevent the cord from unwinding from around the button.

DENNIS L. NEWTON. 

